Analog Circuit Design Technical Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Analog Circuit Design Technical Lead with 15+ years of proven expertise in the design, development, and productization of advanced analog and mixed-signal IPs for high-performance semiconductor solutions. The candidate will be responsible for Analog Design , driving innovation, ensuring robust design execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver state-of-the-art silicon.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead and mentor the analog design team, providing architectural, circuit-level, and system-level guidance.

Drive innovation in high-speed and low-power analog design for cutting-edge SoCs.

Define design methodologies, best practices, and ensure technical excellence across the team.

Design Ownership

Lead the design and development of analog IPs such as SerDes (PAM4 / NRZ), ADCs, DACs, PLLs, LDOs, CDRs, Tx / Rx front-ends, clock / data recovery circuits , and other high-performance analog building blocks.

Oversee schematic design, transistor-level simulations, layout, parasitic extraction, and verification.

Guide architecture trade-offs to balance performance, power, area, and manufacturability.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with digital design, verification, system, packaging, and technology teams to ensure seamless integration of analog IPs into SoCs.

Partner with foundries and EDA vendors to leverage advanced process technologies (FinFET, advanced CMOS, etc.).

Project Execution

Own the analog design project execution cycle from feasibility study to silicon validation.

Drive technical reviews, design sign-offs, and ensure first-pass silicon success.

Contribute to IP and SoC-level bring-up, debug, and validation.

Innovation & Roadmap

Keep abreast of industry trends in high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, GMSL / ASA, USB, DDR) and contribute to technology roadmap definition.

Drive continuous improvement in analog / mixed-signal design methodologies, flow automation, and productivity.

Required Qualifications

Experience : 15+ years in analog / mixed-signal IC design, with a track record of successful silicon delivery in advanced process nodes.

Technical Depth :

Expertise in design of high-speed SerDes (NRZ, PAM4) , ADCs / DACs (high-speed, high-resolution) , PLLs / DLLs , CTLEs , CDRs , LDOs , and other analog building blocks.

Strong knowledge of signal integrity, jitter analysis, noise coupling, and layout considerations .

Hands-on experience with Spectre, HSPICE, Verilog-A / MS, and other circuit simulators .

Solid understanding of system-level trade-offs (BER, jitter tolerance, channel modeling, equalization techniques, PAM4 signaling) .

Leadership : Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow high-performing analog design teams.

Process Knowledge : Experience with FinFET and advanced CMOS nodes (e.g., 28nm, 16nm, 7nm, and below) .

Education : Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering (Analog / Mixed-Signal specialization preferred).

Preferred Skills

Experience with automotive-grade (AEC-Q100) and functional safety (ISO 26262) requirements .

Exposure to EDA flow automation, machine learning for circuit optimization, or custom design methodologies .

Strong publication / patent record in analog / mixed-signal design.

Excellent communication, cross-site collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to be a part of and shape a world-class analog design team .

Work on cutting-edge technologies in automotive and high-speed connectivity .

Be a key contributor to the success of next-generation semiconductor products